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Post by Alex on Aug 25, 2008 17:21:30 GMT -5
"I seem to surprise you rather a lot," she said softly. "Are you sure... I mean, is this what you want?"
She gestured vaguely in a motion that wanted to take in her dress and the prospect of living together at once.
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Post by Lizzie on Aug 25, 2008 17:36:20 GMT -5
*Lizzie sobered slightly, her expression softening as a her fingertips traced the fabric of the sleeve beneath them. It was a lot to ask.*
"I...I want 'ta be with 'ya. If I thought that I could the other way..."
*Her gaze implored Alex's understanding.*
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Post by Alex on Aug 25, 2008 17:45:17 GMT -5
She'd twisted this poor girl to her unfortunate way of thinking. And it was her duty to do right by her. She didn't see any other way, either.
"I know," she said gently. "That's why I'm here."
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Post by Lizzie on Aug 25, 2008 17:47:44 GMT -5
*Hell, why couldn't they be kissing right now? Lizzie flushed, wetting her lips subconsciously and not retracting her hand. Unexpectedly, she found herself leaning closer, her face nearing Alex's.*
"I...'preciate it." *She breathed.*
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Post by Alex on Aug 25, 2008 18:08:00 GMT -5
"I..."
Alex's cheeks flamed red suddenly, unexpectedly, but she was suddenly reminded exactly why she was here and leaned forward slightly herself, enough to meet Lizzie's warm lips with her own.
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Post by Lizzie on Aug 25, 2008 18:22:34 GMT -5
*Alex's lips were electric on Lizzie's and there was a moment she was lost in her. Being with her. But then everything caught up with her and she pulled back with a gasp.*
"I...I'm sorry. But..."
*Her lashes fluttered as she glanced back to Alex.*
"Thank you." *For the kiss, for the dress, for everything. She smiled.*
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Post by Alex on Aug 26, 2008 9:06:17 GMT -5
Alex blinked, her flush decorating her cheeks and making her look all the more feminine, for some reason.
"Er... you're welcome?" she said. "Sorry. I suppose this isn't exactly the right... Excuse me. Do you have a washroom?"
Of course she had a washroom, Alex chided herself. But she'd suddenly had a vision of one of Lizzie's brothers walking in at any moment, and needed some time to collect herself.
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Post by Lizzie on Aug 26, 2008 9:08:31 GMT -5
((Perfect.))
*Lizzie nodded.*
"Course. Just down the hall there." *She pointed.*
"Take all the time 'ya need, I got plenty to do here."
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Post by Lizzie on May 12, 2009 8:38:32 GMT -5
***NEW DAY***
*Lizzie practically skipped home, just beaming about the cottage. It would be perfect, just Alex and her. And Jake would have Lark and Kip and Jamie. They'd be fine. She hurried into the house to pack up some stuff, stopping only when she opened the door to her room to find thing already on her bed. She scrunched her nose in confusion.*
((I figured we never got to deal with Jake giving her room to Justus. Or her knowing he was home. Cool?))
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Justus Quinn
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Post by Justus Quinn on May 12, 2009 9:42:55 GMT -5
There was a clatter of running footsteps, and Jack burst into the room, stopping short when he saw Lizzie.
Close on the heels of the curly-headed little blonde boy came Justus.
"Jack, I want ya t'clean up what you--"
He saw Lizzie and his words died on his lips.
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Post by Lizzie on May 12, 2009 10:02:22 GMT -5
*Lizzie turned sharply, looking confused by the kid in the doorway. But she hardly had time to make sense of it before her brother appeared. Her smile broke cautiously, like she couldn't make sense of it, but was nonetheless glad to see him.*
"Justus? Wha'n tarnations 'ya doin' here?" *She grinned fully then and lunged to embrace him, shifting to look down at the boy.*
"An' Jack is it?" *She asked brightly.*
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Justus Quinn
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Post by Justus Quinn on May 13, 2009 18:35:18 GMT -5
Justus hugged his sister tenderly, nodding briefly.
"Yeah, that's my boy Jack," he said slowly.
"Jack--say howdy t'yer Aunt Lizzie."
"...hi..." said the little boy shyly, deciding to cling to Justus' leg.
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Post by Lizzie on May 13, 2009 20:36:30 GMT -5
"Pleasure 'ta make yer acquaintance." *Lizzie offered down to the boy, like a lady even though one could hardly confuse her for one. She grinned up at her brother unabashedly.*
"So how long ya'll in'fer?" *She asked easily.* "I take it Jake knows yer here. Ya seen his new missus?" *She gossiped eagerly, hardly taking a breath.*
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